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I recently has the opportunity to discuss with Tonya Douglas, Senior Vice President of Omni-Channel Merchandising at Giant Food her career, leadership philosophy, mentor focus, workplace support for women and manintaining a strong work/life balance. Highlights include: Career Journey and Leadership: Tanya shared her professional journey, highlighting a pivotal moment at Safeway where she didn't get a category manager position but was later offered a broader role in division operations. She learned that setbacks can be opportunities for growth and emphasized the importance of responding to challenges with grace and professionalism. Leadership Philosophy: Her leadership approach is built on key principles: - Empathy - Accountability - Authenticity - Integrity - Clear communication - Continuous learning Mentorship and Supporting Women: Tanya is passionate about mentoring women, using a "triple impact" approach: - Providing direct guidance - Expanding professional networks - Creating visibility with senior leadership Personal Challenges: She shared a deeply personal story about balancing work and life during her husband's cancer treatment, which taught her that work-life balance isn't about perfect daily equilibrium, but making conscious choices and adapting to priorities. Workplace Support for Women: She advocated for comprehensive support including: - Mentorship programs - Professional development opportunities - Mental health resources - Creating an inclusive culture Advice for Brands: When working with Giant Food, brands should: - Demonstrate product differentiation - Show commitment to sustainability - Offer promotional flexibility - Demonstrate innovation - Collaborate closely Vision for the Future: Tonya envisions a retail industry that prioritizes inclusivity, provides equal opportunities, and develops leadership pathways for women and diverse groups. https://lnkd.in/ev3UfQqM A special shout out to The Emerson Group for their support to the Women Behind The Brands series. #retail #leadership #Women #worklife #mentorship #career #passion

As we conclude Women's History Month, it’s truly inspiring to celebrate the incredible women who have made lasting impacts in their respective industries. One such trailblazer is Tonya Douglas, Chief Merchant at Giant Food, who has been named one of Mass Market Retailers 2025 Women of Influence! This recognition is a testament to Tonya's outstanding leadership, dedication, and influence in the retail industry. Through her innovative approach, she continues to embody the Grow pillar of our Grow Care Belong Employee Value Proposition (EVP). In a recent feature, MMR highlighted Tonya’s commitment to mentoring, sharing her passion for empowering others, and leaving behind a legacy of positive change. Earlier this year, Tonya was honored with the CPG Guys Annual Hashtag Omnichannel Award, further solidifying her as a "trailblazer" and "changemaker" in the industry. Read the full story here- https://lnkd.in/eDyx8QBD Please join us in congratulating Tonya on these well-deserved accolades! 🎉 #WomenOfInfluence #Leadership #Empowerment #RetailExcellence

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our newest store in Bowie, Maryland, located at 810 Fairmont Drive within the highly anticipated South Lake Marketplace development. This new store offers enhanced amenities, a full-service pharmacy, and more, providing our customers with the best shopping experience. As part of our expansion, we celebrated our 50th in-store Ledo Pizza location, providing customers with their local favorite square pizza, and donated $5,000 to Liberty Sports Park We were honored to be joined by community leaders, including acting Prince George’s County Executive Tara Jackson and Mayor of Bowie Tim Adams, who declared this a monumental day in Prince George’s County and Bowie, MD. A big thank you to our incredible associates and customers who joined us in celebrating our grand opening. We are proud to serve the local community and are excited to bring even more convenience and value with our new store. We can’t wait to welcome you to Giant Food at South Lake Marketplace 🛒

Our friends from Giant Food visited our Baltimore headquarters to present a generous $300K donation in support of our School Pantry Program! 🎒 With the ongoing support of Giant Food, we’re able to continue serving communities across our state, meeting families where so much of their time is invested already—school. Thank you, Giant, for seeing the value in this program and making this work possible. 📣 Special shoutout to the team from Belmont Elementary School, one of our nearly 200 devoted school pantry partners, who also joined us yesterday! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iFngz4. Elise Krikau Dyani Hanrahan #MarylandFoodBank #SchoolPantry #GiantFood #EndHunger

We are thrilled to announce that with the help of our dedicated associates and incredible customers, our most recent Round Up Campaign has raised a total of $479,937.57! This amount will be split evenly between six devoted organizations that are committed to empowering our communities. We are proud to support the Greater Washington Urban League, Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL), U. S. Dream Academy Community Youth Advance, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area, and Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington By rounding up your purchase to the nearest dollar, you can help us make a significant difference in the communities we call home! Thank you for making a positive impact with us!  

In Honor of Black History Month, Giant Food is proud to support the Baltimore Banners and the Washington Capitals in their efforts to empower and uplift our communities through sports. Our Thrive Business Resource Group for associates of color had the privilege of volunteering with the Baltimore Banners to help sort and tidy up their equipment for the participants in their program. After their hard work, they celebrated with the team by joining them on the ice for a quick skate during their practice.   This commitment to community continued with our sponsorship of the Washington Capitals Black History Month Night. As part of our partnership, we donated $5,000 in gift cards to the Baltimore Banners for their Junior Banners Program. This program supports youth in underserved communities in East Baltimore using sports as a tool to engage and mentor them on their journey to adulthood.   As we honor Black History Month, it is a reminder that when we come together, we create stronger communities.

Today, we pause to celebrate the heart and soul of our stores — our incredible associates! These dedicated individuals go above and beyond every day to serve our customers, ensure that our shelves are stocked when you need them, and support our community with genuine care for our neighbors. Their passion, commitment, and hard work are truly what make us special. We are so proud of the 19,000 associates who are a part of our Giant family! 

We're thrilled to share 2024 impact numbers from our work with Giant Food: 80M of unsold food products processed since 2022, the equivalent of mitigating more than 37,000 metric tons of CO2e. 🙌 Read about it here ➡️ https://ow.ly/U0re50V3gLv #PreventProvidePower

As we observe Heart Health Month this February, we are proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Giant Pharmacy’s CPR Training Program through our dedicated Pharmacy team. In the past year, our certified pharmacists have empowered members of our community with life-saving skills, strengthening our commitment to health and wellness. Looking to receive training for yourself or your organization? Reach out to our Pharmacy team at pharmacy@giantfood.com 💜 #HeartHealth #CommunityImpact

Today, we are celebrating 89 years of serving our communities! 🎉 We’ve spent almost nine decades providing quality kitchen needs, great service, and supporting the communities we call home. As we mark this special milestone, we would like to thank our devoted associates, amazing customers, and community partners who have all been an integral part of our journey so far.     Here's to 89 years of being a Better Place to Work, a Better Place to Shop, and a Better Neighbor to the communities we serve! 💜 #GiantFood #ThankYou